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HIGH-PERFORMANCE
SHAFT WALLS
Walls that enclose elevator shafts, stairwells and other
vertical shafts are the lifeline of a building. Should
a fire occur, firefighters control the use of elevators,
leaving stairwells as the only means for occupant
egress or rescue within the building. Since these walls
are an important part of the building, they must have
the strength to withstand lateral loads and provide
needed fire protection.
USER’S GUIDE
This brochure explains:
• What a shaft wall system comprises
• The different applications where shaft wall systems can be used
• How to select and specify the appropriate components of a shaft wall system
Pages
All details, specifications and data contained in this literature are intended as a general guide. These products must
not be used in a design or construction of any given structure without complete and detailed evaluation by a qualified
structural engineer or architect to verify suitability of a particular product for use in the structure.
USG J-runner
Elevator shaft
Elevator car
Solid shafts are normally used to construct mechanical or duct For certain applications, equipment limitations sometimes make it
enclosures, or in areas where a small section of shaft wall is difficult to install shaft liner panels and studs vertically. This is true for
needed for a single vertical pipe penetration. See page 21 for more walls separating shafts when there is only a structural beam provided
information. for supporting the wall.
GYPSUM LINER USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Liner Panels (UL Type SLX)
PANELS • High-performance panel has a noncombustible core encased in a water-resistant, 100% recycled green face and
back paper
• UL/ULC Classification as to fire resistance, surface burning characteristics and noncombustibility
• Panel is 1" thick and 24" wide with beveled edges
• Refer to product submittal sheet WB2278 for more information
USG Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough® Gypsum Liner Panels (UL Type SLX)
• High-performance panel has a noncombustible and moisture- and mold-resistant gypsum core enclosed in a
moisture- and mold-resistant, 100% recycled blue face and back paper
• UL/ULC Classification as to fire resistance, surface burning characteristics and noncombustibility
• Panel is 1" thick and 24" wide with beveled edges
• Refer to product submittal sheet WB2389 for more information
GYPSUM PANELS AND USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® X Panels (UL Type SCX)
CEMENT BOARD • All of the advantages of regular panel with additional resistance to fire
• UL/ULC Classification as to fire resistance, surface burning characteristics and noncombustibility
• Available in 5/8" thickness, 4' width
• Refer to product submittal sheet WB1473 for more information
USG Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Panels Firecode® X (UL Type ULX and ULIX)
• All of the advantages of USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® X Gypsum Panels
• Lighter weight makes it easier to transport, handle and install
• UL/ULC Classification as to fire resistance, surface burning characteristics and noncombustibility
• Available in 5/8" thickness, 4' width
• Refer to product submittal sheet WB2598 for more information
USG Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough® AR Firecode® X Panels (UL Type AR)
• Panel has a noncombustible, moisture- and mold-resistant gypsum core encased in a moisture- and mold-resistant,
100% recycled green face and brown back paper
• Tapered long edges for easy finishing
• UL/ULC Classification as to fire resistance, surface burning characteristics and noncombustibility
• Available in 5/8" thickness, 4' width
• Manufactured for greater abuse resistance than standard 5/8" gypsum panels
• Meet ASTM C1629 Level 2 for soft-body impact and surface abrasion and Level 1 for indentation resistance
• Refer to product submittal sheet WB2391 for more information
USG Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough® VHI Firecode® X Panels (UL Type AR)
• Panel has a noncombustible, moisture- and mold-resistant gypsum core encased in a moisture- and mold-resistant,
100% recycled green face and brown back paper
• Tapered long edges for easy finishing
• UL/ULC Classification as to fire resistance, surface burning characteristics and noncombustibility
• Available in 5/8" thickness, 4' width
• Core is reinforced with a high-strength mesh for heavy-duty impact resistance
• Meet ASTM C1629 Level 3 for soft- and hard-body impact resistance
• Refer to product submittal sheet WB2529 for more information
USG Sheetrock® Brand Glass-Mat Panels Mold Tough® Firecode® X (UL Type SGX)
• Panel has a noncombustible, moisture- and mold-resistant gypsum core encased in a moisture- and mold-resistant
fiberglass mat
• Tapered long edges for easy finishing
• UL/ULC Classification as to fire resistance, surface burning characteristics and noncombustibility
• Available in 5/8" thickness, 4' width
• Suitable for use in pre-dry-in (fast track) and similar applications of wallboard before the building envelope
is fully enclosed
• Can be exposed to weather up to 12 months
• Refer to product submittal sheet WB2560 for more information
USG Sheetrock® Brand Glass-Mat Panels Mold Tough® AR (UL Type AR)
• Panel has a noncombustible, moisture- and mold-resistant gypsum core encased in a moisture- and mold-resistant
fiberglass mat
• Provide greater abuse resistance compared to standard drywall
• Meet ASTM C1629 Level 3 for abrasion and soft-body resistance
• Suitable for use in pre-dry-in (fast track) and similar applications of wallboard before the building envelope
is fully enclosed
• UL/ULC Classification as to fire resistance, surface burning characteristics and noncombustibility
• Available in 5/8" thickness, 4' width
• Can be exposed to weather up to 12 months
• Refer to product submittal sheet WB2750 for more information
USG Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough® Ultracode® Core Panels (UL Type ULTRACODE)
• 3/4" thick panel can achieve a two-hour fire rating with single-layer construction when used with mineral wool
insulation in steel framed walls
• Panel has a noncombustible, moisture- and mold-resistant gypsum core encased in moisture- and mold-
resistant green face and brown back paper
• UL/ULC Classification as to fire resistance, surface burning characteristics and noncombustibility
• Refer to product submittal sheet WB2388 for more information
USG Imperial® Gypsum Base, Firecode® X (UL Type IP-X1) and Firecode® C (UL Type IP-X2)
• Panels offered in a range of sizes, rigid base for fire-rated gypsum veneer plaster systems
• Designed for direct or resilient attachment to wood or steel framing core composition
• Multilayered face paper to control water absorption and resist sag
• Refer to product submittal sheet P790 for more information
11/2"
21/2", 4", 6"
2"
1"
13/8"
1"
1"
1"
21/2", 4", 6"
3/8"
1" 3/4"
JR 0.0239 0.0227 24
Component and Size Product Average Weight Area (sq. in.) Ix (in.4) Sxc (cu. in.) Allowance Design
Identification (lb./lin. ft.) Stress (ksi)
Note
(a) Studs and runners comply with ASTM C645.
(b) Properties of steel framing members have been calculated in conformance with ANSI Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural
Members, 1996 edition.
(c) Full section modulus to be used with corresponding design stress.
PERFORMANCE TESTS USG Shaft Wall Systems result from a program of extensive testing and continuous improvements to help you achieve
the superior performance that your project demands. Systems provide up to four-hour fire resistance and sound ratings
up to 52 Sound Transmission Class (STC), and resist both sustained and intermittent lateral loads and fatigue under
cyclic lateral loading.
TESTING METHODS All USG products and systems undergo exhaustive testing to ensure that they meet exacting standards. USG products
are classified as to fire resistance and fire-hazard properties. As part of this protocol, UL periodically audits production
of these materials to ensure compliance with necessary properties. UL is an independent, not-for-profit organization
that has tested products for public safety for over a century.
Products are manufactured and tested in accordance with recognized standards. ASTM International is one of the
largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world, and is a trusted source for technical standards for
materials, products, systems and services.
These systems have been designed and tested using accepted engineering practices with deflection limits of L/120,
L/240 and L/360. Additionally, limiting height tables listed herein account for flexural and shear stresses. A wide range
of product and system combinations is available to meet performance requirements: intermittent and sustained air
pressure loading of 5, 7-1/2, 10 and 15 psf.
TESTING RESULTS Fire Protection: In the event of a fire, mechanical shafts and stairs are vital channels for communication, power, water,
air, exhaust and egress—making the shafts the lifelines of the building. Since it is critically important that these walls
protect occupants and necessary services from fire, USG Shaft Wall Systems have been tested for fire endurance.
The primary attribute of USG Shaft Wall Systems and their components is fire resistance. Testing supporting this
attribute ensures that this critical performance component will not be compromised when properly installed.
See the Good Design Practices section for more information on fire resistance.
Sound Control: Sound control test data demonstrate the effectiveness of USG Shaft Wall Systems in attenuating sound.
When properly designed and installed, USG Shaft Wall Systems will increase comfort levels by reducing unwanted noise
from adjacent spaces.
The standard assembly offers 39 STC rating; 47 STC is achieved by adding 1" sound insulation within the partition cavity,
and 52 STC with single-layer 3/4" USG Sheetrock® Brand Ultracode® Core Panels and 3" sound insulation.
Moisture/Mold: The best way to minimize damage from moisture and mold is to minimize or eliminate exposure to
water before, during and after construction. In all cases where moisture intrusion occurs, eliminate all sources of
moisture immediately.
USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Liner Panels, USG Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough® Gypsum Liner Panels and USG
Sheetrock® Brand Glass-Mat Liner Panels have water-resistant facings. In addition, USG Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough®
and USG Sheetrock® Brand Glass-Mat Liner Panels have moisture- and mold-resistant facings and a water-resistant core.
When used in conjunction with good construction practices, these products will minimize, but not eliminate, the risk of
moisture and mold damage. For more information on moisture control and mold, see Moisture, Mold and Construction
Practices (WB2317), and Moisture-Resistant Assemblies (SA934). The following websites are other resources:
Construction Detail Description Test Number STC Test Number ARL Index
ONE-HOUR FIRE-RATED wt. 8 • 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® X UL Design 39 USG-040901 SA926 1
CONSTRUCTION Panels, joints finished U415, Based on 4" C-H studs 25
• 2-1/2" USG C-H studs 25 gauge 24" o.c. System A gauge
31⁄ 8" • 1" USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Liner Panels or U469
TWO-HOUR FIRE-RATED wt. 9 • 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® C Panels, UL Design 38 USG-040917 SA926 2
CONSTRUCTION face layer joints finished U415,
• 2-1/2" USG C-H studs 25 gauge 24" o.c. System B
31⁄ 2" • 1" USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Liner Panels or U438 43 USG-040917
Based on 4" C-H studs 25
gauge
48 RAL-OT-04-022
Based on 1" sound batts
in cavity
50 RAL-OT-04-019
Based on 4" C-H studs
25 gauge with 3" mineral
fiber insulation
wt. 8 • 3/4" USG Sheetrock® Brand Ultracode® Core UL Design 51 RAL-OT-04-020 SA926 3
Panels, joints finished U415, Based on 4" C-H studs
• 4" USG C-H studs 25 gauge 24" o.c. System C with 3" Thermafiber®
43⁄ 4" • 3" Thermafiber® SAFB SAFB insulation
• 1" USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Liner Panels
wt. 9 • 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode C® Panels UL Design 44 USG-040911 SA926 5
• 2-1/2" USG C-H studs 25 gauge 24" o.c. U415, Based on 4" C-H studs 25
• 1" USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Liner Panels System E gauge
31⁄ 2" • Joints finished both sides or U467
wt. 10 • 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® C Panels UL Design 53 USG-040909 SA926 6
applied vertically, face layer joints finished U415, Based on 4" C-H studs 25
• RC-1 resilient channel or equivalent 24" o.c. System F gauge with
4" • 2-1/2" USG C-H studs 25 gauge 24" o.c. 3" mineral fiber insulation
• 1" USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Liner Panels
58 USG-040910
Based on 4" C-H studs 25
gauge with
additional layer on liner
panel side and
3" mineral fiber insulation
2"
Construction Detail Description Test Number STC Test Number ARL Index
TWO-HOUR FIRE-RATED • 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® X UL Design USG-040901 SA926 8
CONSTRUCTION Panels, face layer joints finished U437 Based on 4" C-H studs 25
51⁄ 4" • 4" USG C-H studs 20 gauge 24" o.c. run gauge
horizontally and attached to vertical USG
J-runners, 20 gauge
• 1" USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Liner Panels
THREE-HOUR FIRE- wt. 13 • 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® C UL Design SA926 9
RATED CONSTRUCTION Panels, face layer joints finished U415,
• 2-1/2" USG C-H studs 25 gauge 24" o.c. System G
43⁄ 8"
• 1" USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Liner Panels
FOUR-HOUR FIRE- wt. 18 • 3/4" USG Sheetrock® Brand Ultracode® Core UL Design SA926 11
RATED CONSTRUCTION Panels, on furring channel 24" o.c., over two U415,
layers, face layer joints finished System I
63⁄ 8" • 2-1/2" USG C-H studs 25 gauge 24" o.c.
• 1" USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Liner Panels
• Base layer over furring channel applied
vertically
Note
Stud size and gauge shown are minimums. Possible panel substitutions.
STRUCTURAL Flexing Resistance for In-Service Performance: Shaft walls are subjected to both positive and negative pressures as
PERFORMANCE elevator cabs rise and descend. This piston effect of an elevator in its shaft causes continual flexing of the shaft wall. In
tests, USG Shaft Wall Systems were subjected to over 1 million full oscillation cycles to model wall performance through
the life of the building. These tests showed that a 25 ga. J-runner is inadequate at the top or bottom of a shaft wall. As
the long runner leg is continually flexed from wall deflection, it can rupture and screws can strip out and fracture from
the flexing. Oscillation tests showed 24 ga. J-runners minimize these problems and are essential to long-term safety.
LIMITING HEIGHTS Maximum partition heights are shown for four different intermittent air pressure loads and three allowable deflections.
The applied pressure load is selected by the designer based on elevator cab speed and the number of elevators per
shaft. Instead of using only deflection criteria, USG design data consider several additional factors in determining
limiting partition heights:
A. Bending stress—the unit force exerted that will break or distort the stud.
B. End reaction shear—determined by the amount of force applied to the stud, which will bend or shear the J-runner or
cripple the stud.
C. Deflection—the actual deflection under a load. Allowable deflection is based on the amount of bending under load
that a particular wall can experience without exceeding a prescribed ratio related to partition height.
ELEVATOR SHAFT The air pressure load on shaft walls depends upon the elevator cab speed and the number of elevators per shaft. The
PRESSURES following recommendations are derived from USG tests conducted in three high-rise buildings ranging in height from
17 to 100 stories.
Elevator velocity ft./min. One or two elevators per shaft Three or more elevators per shaft
Note
(a) Single-cab, high-speed elevator shafts may require special design considerations.
2-1/2" C-H 212CH-18 L/120 11' 5" 10' 0" 9' 1" d 7' 11" d — — — —
Studs
L/240 10' 7" 9' 3" 8' 4" d
7' 4" d — — — —
212CH-34 L/120 13' 5" 11' 8" 10' 8" 9' 3" — — — —
4" C-H Studs 400CH-18 L/120 15' 2" 12' 5" 10' 9" d 8' 9" d 15' 2" 12' 5" 10' 9" d 8' 9" d
L/240 14' 5" 12' 5" 10' 9" d 8' 9" d 14' 5" 12' 5" 10' 9" d 8' 9" d
L/360 12' 9" 11' 2" 10' 1" d 8' 9" d 12' 9" 11' 2" 10' 1" d 8' 9" d
400CH-34 L/120 20' 5" 17' 10" 16' 2" d 13' 4" d 20' 5" 17' 10" 16' 2" d 13' 4" d
6" C-H Studs 600CH-34 L/120 26' 3" 21' 5" d 18' 7" d 15' 2" d 26' 3" 21' 5" d 18' 7" d 15' 2" d
Double 6" 600ES-34 L/120 28' 0" 28' 0" d 28' 0" d 20' 0" d 28' 0" 28' 0" d 28' 0" d 20' 0" d
E-Studs
L/240 28' 0" 24' 9" 22' 6" d 20' 0" d 28' 0" 24' 9" 22' 6" d 20' 0" d
Two-Hour Shaft Wall (U415 System B, D, F) Two-Hour Stairwell (U415 System E)c
2-1/2" C-H 212CH-18 L/120 12' 4" 10' 10" 9' 10" d 8' 7" 12' 2" 10' 8" 9' 8" d 8' 5"
Studs
L/240 11' 4" 9' 11" 8' 12" d
7' 10" 11' 2" 9' 9" 8' 10" d 7' 9"
L/360 10' 4" 9' 1" 8' 3" 7' 2" 9' 10" 8' 7" 7' 10" 6' 10"
212CH-34 L/120 14' 3" 12' 5" 11' 4" 9' 11" 14' 2" 12' 5" 11' 3" 9' 10"
L/240 12' 10" 11' 3" 10' 2" 8' 11" 13' 0" 11' 5" 10' 4" 9' 1"
L/360 11' 7" 10' 1" 9' 2" 8' 0" 11' 6" 10' 0" 9' 1" 7' 12"
4" C-H Studs 400CH-18 L/120 17' 9" 14' 6" 12' 7" 10' 3" d 16' 4" 14' 3" d 12' 11" d 10' 7" d
L/240 15' 7" 13' 8" 12' 5" 10' 3" d 15' 2" 13' 3" d 12' 0" d 10' 6" d
400CH-34 L/120 19' 11" 17' 4" 15' 9" 13' 10" d 19' 6" 17' 1" 15' 6" 13' 7" d
L/240 18' 1" 15' 9" 14' 4" 12' 6" 17' 11" 15' 8" 14' 3" 12' 5"
L/360 16' 2" 14' 1" 12' 10" 11' 3" 15' 10" 13' 10" 12' 7" 10' 12"
6" C-H Studs 600CH-34 L/120 25' 4" 22' 2" 19' 8" d 16' 1" d 28' 0" 25' 1" d 21' 9" d 17' 9" d
L/240 21' 9" 19' 0" 17' 4" 15' 1" d 24' 10" 21' 9" d 19' 9" 17' 3" d
L/360 20' 0" 17' 6" 15' 11" 13' 11" 21' 11" 19' 2" 17' 5" 15' 2"
Double 6" 600ES-34 L/120 28' 0" 28' 0" d 28' 0" d 20' 0" d 28' 0" 28' 0" d 28' 0" d 20' 0" d
E-Studs
L/240 28' 0" 26' 3" d 24' 0" d 20' 0" d 28' 0" 26' 0" d 23' 6" d 20' 0" d
2-1/2" C-H 212CH-18 L/120 12' 4" 10' 10" 9' 10" 8' 7" 12' 2" 10' 8" 9' 8" 8' 5"
Studs
L/240 11' 4" 9' 11" 8' 12" 7' 10" 11' 2" 9' 9" 8' 10" 7' 9"
L/360 10' 4" 9' 1" 8' 3" 7' 2" 9' 10" 8' 7" 7' 10" 6' 10"
212CH-34 L/120 14' 3" 12' 5" 11' 4" 9' 11" 14' 2" 12' 5" 11' 3" 9' 10"
L/240 12' 10" 11' 3" 10' 2" 8' 11" 13' 0" 11' 5" 10' 4" 9' 1"
L/360 11' 7" 10' 1" 9' 2" 8' 0" 11' 6" 10' 0" 9' 1" 7' 12"
4" C-H Studs 400CH-18 L/120 17' 9" 14' 6" 12' 7" 10' 3" d 16' 4" 14' 3" d 12' 11" d 10' 7" d
L/360 13' 11" 12' 2" 11' 1" 9' 8" d 13' 4" 11' 8" 10' 7" 9' 3" d
400CH-34 L/120 19' 11" 17' 4" 15' 9" 13' 10" d 19' 6" 17' 1" 15' 6" 13' 7" d
L/240 18' 1" 15' 9" 14' 4" 12' 6" 17' 11" 15' 8" 14' 3" 12' 5"
L/360 16' 2" 14' 1" 12' 10" 11' 3" 15' 10" 13' 10" 12' 7" 10' 12"
6" C-H Studs 600CH-34 L/120 25' 4" 22' 2" 19' 8" d 16' 1" d 28' 0" 25' 1" d 21' 9" d 17' 9" d
L/360 20' 0" 17' 6" 15' 11" 13' 11" 21' 11" 19' 2" 17' 5" 15' 2"
Double 6" 600ES-34 L/120 28' 0" 28' 0" d 28' 0" d 20' 0" d 28' 0" 28' 0" d 28' 0" d 20' 0" d
E-Studs
L/240 28' 0" 26' 3" d 24' 0" d 20' 0" d 28' 0" 26' 0" d 23' 6" d 20' 0" d
2-1/2" C-H 212CH-18 L/120 12' 4" 10' 10" 9' 10" d 8' 7"
Studs
L/240 11' 4" 9' 11" 8' 12" d 7' 10"
212CH-34 L/120 14' 3" 12' 5" 11' 4" 9' 11"
4" C-H Studs 400CH-18 L/120 17' 9" 14' 6" 12' 7" 10' 3" d
400CH-34 L/120 19' 11" 17' 4" 15' 9" 13' 10" d
6" C-H Studs 600CH-34 L/120 25' 4" 22' 2" 19' 8" d 16' 1" d
Double 6" 600ES-34 L/120 28' 0" 28' 0" d 28' 0" d 20' 0" d
E-Studs
L/240 28' 0" 26' 3" d 24' 0" d 20' 0" d
2-1/2" C-H Studs 212CH-18 24" L/120 10' 10" 8' 7" 10' 0" 7' 11"
212CH-34 24" L/120 12' 5" 9' 11" 11' 8" 9' 3"
4" C-H Studs 400CH-18 24" L/120 14' 6" 10' 3" 12' 5" 8' 9"
400CH-34 24" L/120 17' 4" 13' 10" 17' 10" 13' 4"
6" C-H Studs 600CH-34 24" L/120 22' 2" 16' 1" 21' 5" 15' 2"
Notes
Runner fasteners should withstand 193 lb. single shear and 200 lb. bearing force; attachment spacing should not exceed 24" o.c.
(a) Use JR20 runner for this height.
2' 2'
3' 4'
1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® C
Note
Limiting height of system is 12' 0". Install panels vertically and full height only.
HORIZONTAL USG Shaft Wall Systems installed horizontally provide economical construction for fire-resistive duct enclosures,
ASSEMBLIES corridor ceilings and stairway soffits.
Triple Layer: With 1" liner panels inserted in USG C-H studs 24" o.c. and triple-layer 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand
Firecode® C Panels screw-attached to studs, the system provides two-hour protection from fire. This system is limited
to a maximum span of 5'-4". For larger spans, use the “Two-Hour Rated Duct Enclosure (UL Design K504 and K506)”
detail as shown on page 24.
Double Layer: With double-layer 1/2" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® C Panels screw-attached to studs, the assembly
provides two-hour fire-resistive ceiling construction for corridors and stair soffits (see design details).
Single Layer: With single-layer 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® X or C Panels screw-attached to studs, the
assembly provides one-hour fire-resistive ceiling construction for corridors and stair soffits.
Limitations
1. USG C-H studs are not designed to carry live loads or mechanical equipment or provide material storage area.
2. Maximum stud spacing is 24" o.c.; maximum spans are shown in table below.
One-Hour Exit Corridor Ceiling and Stair Soffits Two-Hour Exit Corridor Ceiling and Stair Soffits
LIMITING SPANS— Single-Layer 5/8" Gypsum Panelsc Maximum Span Double-Layer 1/2" Gypsum Panelsc Maximum Span
HORIZONTAL SHAFT
212CH25-18 8' 6" 212CH25-18 7' 10"
WALLS
212CH20-34 10' 4" 212CH20-34 9' 8"
USG Sheetrock®
Brand Acoustical Sealant
Fastener 24" o.c. max. (shear 1/2" Type S pan
Duct surface and withdrawal resistance as head screw screw
required by specific design conditions) attached to both
sides of C-H stud
and J runner at
top and bottom
of stud
Rotated Section
For more information consult Progressive Engineering Report AER-09038 at p-e-i.com. For spans greater than 5' 4",
see UL Design K504 and K506, perMetal
details
Ducton page-24.
Enclosure 2-Hr. Rated Assembly
Ceiling Membrane of One-Hour Egress Corridors and Stair Soffits Ceiling Membrane of Two-Hour Egress Corridors and Stair Soffits
(see AER-09038) (see AER-09038)
Fasteners as Fasteners as
required 24" o.c. required 24" o.c.
USG steel USG steel
C-H stud USG steel J-runner C-H stud USG steel J-runner
Refer to span table on page 22. Refer to span table on page 22.
Duct
5/8" USG Sheetrock®
Brand Firecode®
Panels or 5/8"
USG Sheetrock®
Brand UltraLight
Steel studs Steel strap Perimeter channel Panels Firecode® X
RC-1 resilient 5/8" USG Sheetrock® 5/8" USG Sheetrock® Corner bead
channels 16" o.c. Brand Firecode® C Panels Brand Firecode® C Panels
Two-Hour
Design No. K504Rated Ceiling Membrane Assembly (UL Design K504) Two-Hour
Design No. K506 Rated Ceiling Assembly (UL Design K506)
Perimeter channel
Steel strap Steel strap
Support structure
Steel studs
Support structure
Head Section (UL System HW-D-0603) Base Section (UL System BW-S-0016)
Call-Button Box
USG Sheetrock®
Brand Firecode®
X Panels
USG steel
C-H stud USG Sheetrock®
Brand Acoustical Sealant 1" USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum
Panel or USG
Sheetrock® Brand Mold
1" USG Sheetrock® Brand Tough® Gypsum Liner Panel
Gypsum Liner Panel
USG Sheetrock®
Brand Firecode®
USG Sheetrock® Brand X Panels 1" USG Sheetrock®
Sealant Gypsum Panels Brand Gypsum
USG corner Liner Panel
reinforcement
5/8"USG Sheetrock®
C-H stud USG steel J-runner
Brand Firecode® X Panels 4"
Outlet box
1" Type S screws
Power -actuated
fastener 24" o.c.
USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum Panel USG steel J-runner
attached to beam USG Sheetrock®
Steel plate (20 ga. min.) before fireproofing Brand Acoustical
fastened to studs parallel Sealant
to stringers as required USG Sheetrock® Brand
USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® X Panels
Gypsum Liner Panel
Steel Beam with Z-Clip (UL System HW-D-0609) Steel Beam with Offset (UL System HW-D-0611)
Continuous 14 ga.
USG Sheetrock®
Fasteners steel plate
Brand Acoustical Sealant
USG Sheetrock® USG steel J-runner
USG steel J-runner USG steel C-H stud Brand Acoustical Sealant attached to beam
USG Sheetrock® before fireproofing
1" USG Sheetrock® USG Sheetrock® Brand Brand Firecode®
Brand Gypsum Liner Panel Firecode® X Panels 1" USG Sheetrock® Brand
X Panels
Gypsum Liner Panel
Typical Duct Opening Penetration (See Damper and Duct Manufacturer Installation Instructions for Further Details)
A Duct opening
USG steel J-runner
Ceiling
Section A: Fire Damper Installation (See Damper and Duct Manufacturer Section B: Fire Damper Installation (See Damper and Duct Manufacturer
Installation Instructions for Further Details) Installation Instructions for Further Details)
16 ga.
1/2"
galvanized angle
max.
USG steel J-runner
Damper sleeve
1/2"x 1/2"
16 ga.
galvanized angle
Screw attached
both sides A
10' 0"
max
A
USG C-H stud USG C-H stud
Screw attached
both sides USG steel
J-runner header
USG jamb strut 10' 0"
max
5' 0" max. opening 1" USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum
USG steel 20 ga. jamb strut Liner Panel
J-runner
Screw attached
both sides
USG steel J-runner
Fasten both
sides of C-H
stud to J runner
Screw attach
at bottom leg
of C-H stud
Notes
1. Framing at elevator door shall be a minimum 4" studs and runners 20 gauge.
2. Horizontal placement of liner panel and C-H studs per UL Design U437.
3. Flanges of the jamb strut must be continuously braced by screw connections to the liner and face panels 12" o.c.
4. For doors greater than 5' wide and or transom heights greater than 4', reinforce the 400JS-34 with a nested 400ES-34.
USG steel C
J-runner header
1" Structural member
USG Sheetrock®
USG Sheetrock Brand
® Brand Acoustical
Gypsum Liner Panels Sealant USG steel J-runner
5/8"
USG Sheetrock®
A Brand Firecode® 1" USG Sheetrock® Brand
X Panels Gypsum Liner Panel
A
USG C-H studs B B
5/8"USG Sheetrock®
Brand Firecode® Locate screws
X Panels to avoid studs
5/8"USG Sheetrock®
USG Sheetrock® Brand Acoustical Sealant 1" USG Sheetrock® Brand
Brand Firecode®
USG steel C-H stud X Panels Gypsum Liner Panel
Note
Horizontal framing shall be a minimum 4" C-H studs and runners 20 gauge.
This section is an overview of good design, application, installation and safety considerations
that should be addressed when USG products and systems are used. This section outlines
some major issues but is not intended to be comprehensive.
We recommend that architects and contractors seek the assistance of safety professionals,
especially at the construction site, because there are many factors to consider that are not
included here. For more detailed information on safety and material handling, please refer
to The Gypsum Construction Handbook.
1 USG conducts tests on products and systems to meet performance requirements specified by various agencies. Upon
SYSTEM written request we will provide test certification for published fire, sound, structural and other pertinent data covering
PERFORMANCE systems designed and constructed according to our published specifications. Substitutions of any of the components
are not recommended and are not supported by USG.
Standards
The following standards apply:
ASTM C1396: Standard Specification for Gypsum Board
ASTM C1658: Standard Specification for Glass-Mat Gypsum Panels
ASTM C1325: Standard Specification for Non-Asbestos Fiber-Mat Reinforced Cementitious Backer Units
ASTM C1278: Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Panel
ASTM C840: Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board
ASTM C754: Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum
Board, Backing Board, or Water-Resistant Backing Board
ASTM C645: Standard Specification for Non-Load (Axial) Bearing Steel Studs, Runners (Track), and Rigid Furring
Channels for Screw Application of Gypsum Board
ASTM C475: Standard Specification for Joint Treatment Materials for Gypsum Wallboard Construction
ASTM C1002: Standard Specification for Steel Drill Screws for the Application of Gypsum Board
ASTM C1047: Standard Specification for Accessories for Gypsum Wallboard and Gypsum Veneer Base
ASTM D3273: Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an
Environmental Chamber
2 Use fire test data to compare and select materials and assemblies, and to secure acceptance by the authority having
FIRE RESISTANCE jurisdiction. Fire-Resistant Assemblies (SA100) shows tested fire resistance for various systems.
For assemblies tested at UL, ratings are specific to the designs tested and do not necessarily apply to alternate
products or construction. For example, insulation may not be added to floor- or roof-ceiling assemblies, unless
described in the UL design. Addition of insulation in the concealed space between the ceiling membrane and the floor
or roof structure may reduce the hourly rating of an assembly by causing premature disruption of the ceiling membrane
and/or higher temperatures on structural components under fire exposure conditions.
Increasing the size or gauge of the stud (e.g., 2-1/2" C-H stud 25 gauge to 4" C-H stud 20 gauge) does not affect the fire
resistance rating of the assembly.
For more detailed information, refer to the system fire resistance Performance Selector on pages 14-16.
Note: Size and gauge of the studs are specified in the limiting heights tables. Other sizes and gauges have not been evaluated for performance.
4 Locating control joints is the responsibility of the design professional/architect. Integrate these suggestions with
CONTROL JOINTS— project conditions when determining specific locations for control joints.
BUILDING MOVEMENT
“Control joint” is a general term for methods used to minimize (not eliminate the potential for) cracking in partitions and
ceilings. Specifically, a control joint minimizes cracking in the face of a partition or ceiling. At the perimeter of a partition
or ceiling, it is called a perimeter relief joint.
A control joint is effective in minimizing cracking caused by tensile or compressive movement in a membrane
resulting from thermal, hygrometric and structural movement. Isolate shaft wall surfaces with control joints or other
means where:
• Construction changes within the plane of the shaft wall
• Shaft wall run exceeds 30'
• Expansion or control joints occur through the building itself
• In stairwells at each floor level
Ceiling-height door frames may be used as control joints. Less-than-ceiling-height door frames should have control
joints extending to ceiling from both corners on both sides of the partition. Treat window openings in same manner
as doors.
Zinc control joints, when properly insulated and backed by gypsum panels, have been fire-endurance tested for use in
one- and two-hour fire-rated walls.
Proper installation of control joints in partitions and ceilings requires breaking the gypsum panels or lath behind the
control joint. In ceiling construction, the framing should also be broken. In partitions, separate studs are used on each
side of the joint with the runner track separated at that location.
5
PRESSURE LOADS— Where shaft walls enclose elevator and return air vents and intermittent pressures up to 15 psf are expected, USG
MINIMIZING WIND Sheetrock® Brand Acoustical Sealant is recommended at intersections with floors, ceilings, columns, ducts, etc. to seal
NOISE peripheries and penetrations and minimize whistling and dirt accumulation due to air movement. Sealant selection
including joint treatment, surface coatings and details to seal the wall under these sustained pressures must be
provided by the designer. See pages 16-17 for information on evaluating pressure loading and selecting the appropriate
framing components based upon these design criteria.
6 Shaft walls may be used for air handling with sustained pressures up to 10 psf. When air pressure exceeds 10 psf, air
PRESSURE LOADS— handling should be contained with a metal duct. See pages 18-19 for information about air handling and vent shaft
AIR HANDLING enclosures.
8 Use sound test data to compare and select materials and constructions. These data frequently are essential for securing
SOUND CONTROL compliance by the agency having jurisdiction. See Acoustical Assemblies (SA200) for acoustical performance.
Sound control refers to the ability to attenuate sound passing through a partition. The STC is a widely used rating of
sound attenuation performance. It is relatively accurate for speech sounds but not for music, mechanical equipment
noise or any sound with substantial low-frequency energy. It is tested per ASTM E90 and rated per ASTM E413. See the
Performance Selector for the STC ratings for USG Shaft Wall Systems.
Sound tests are conducted under ideal laboratory conditions per ASTM procedures. USG products are assembled in a
specific manner to meet the requirements of these ASTM procedures. Substitution of materials other than those tested
or deviation from the specified construction may adversely affect performance.
Field performance depends on building design and careful attention to detailing and workmanship. Where these
partitions are used for sound control, seal the partition perimeter with 1/4" min. round bead of USG Sheetrock® Brand
Acoustical Sealant. Seal around all penetrations.
9 Understanding water and mold and its impact on the construction process and building materials are integral to
MOISTURE AND MOLD good design and construction practices. USG offers references and additional sources that reinforce good design,
construction and maintenance practices. These practices are generally recognized as necessary to minimize moisture-
related problems and the growth of mold in a building environment. If you have additional questions, please contact
those sources or USG.
The best way to address mold is to make sure that building materials do not get wet before and during installation and
are not exposed to moisture inside the finished building. See Moisture/Mold in the Performance Testing section for
more information.
10 Flashing and sealants as shown in the construction documents and as selected by the architect and/or structural
AIR AND WATER engineer should be provided to resist air and water infiltration. The flashing and sealants selected shall be installed in a
INFILTRATION workmanlike manner in appropriate locations to maintain continuity of air/water barriers, particularly at windows, doors
and other penetrations of exterior wall.
11 Water vapor control must always be considered in the design of exterior wall systems. Humidity and temperature
VAPOR RETARDERS conditions may require the installation of a vapor retarder to prevent moisture condensation within the wall and the
resulting damage. To determine the necessity and location of vapor retarders, a water vapor transmission and dew
point analysis of the layered wall assembly should be conducted by a qualified engineer.
13 Call-Button Floor Indicator and Electric Boxes: Shaft walls will accommodate outlet boxes with depths up to the stud
APPLICATION width. See page 25 for details.
Framing Attachment: Runners and studs attached to beams or columns may need to be installed before steel is spray-
fireproofed. Excess fireproofing should be removed from runners and studs before installing shaft wall liner and sealant.
USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Liner Panel Application—Butt Joints: When an installation of USG Shaft Wall height
exceeds maximum available panel length, it is necessary to incorporate a butt joint between two liner panels. Stagger
butt joints in adjacent panels top and bottom to prevent a continuous horizontal joint. Joint should be located in top or
bottom third of wall. Horizontal joints need not be backed by steel framing to maintain the fire rating of the assembly.
14 Painting products and systems should be used that comply with recommendations and requirements in appendices of
PAINTING SYSTEMS ASTM C840. For priming and decorating with paint, texture or wall covering, follow manufacturer’s directions.
All surfaces, including applied joint compound, must be thoroughly dry, dust-free and not glossy. Prime with USG
Sheetrock® Brand First Coat™ Primer or with an undiluted, interior latex flat paint with high-solids content. Allow to dry
before decorating.
To improve fastener concealment, where gypsum panel walls and ceilings will be subjected to severe artificial or
natural side lighting and decorated with a gloss paint (eggshell, semigloss or gloss), the gypsum panel surface should
be skim coated with joint compound to equalize suction and texture differences between the drywall face paper and
the finished joint compound before painting. USG Sheetrock® Brand Tuff-Hide™ Primer-Surfacer skims and primes in a
single application.
16 Ordered separately, should be at least 16 ga. steel, shop primed and have throats accurately formed to overall thickness
STEEL DOOR FRAMES of the shaft wall plus 3/32" minimum. They should be anchored at floor with 16 ga. steel plates welded to trim flanges,
with provision for two power-driven anchors or equal per plate. Jamb anchors should be 18 ga. steel welded in jamb and
screw-attached to anchors.
USG reserves the right to make changes or improvements in the design of all catalogued items without notice and
without obligation to incorporate these changes or improvements in items already manufactured.
PART 1: GENERAL
1.1 Drawings and general provisions of the project contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division
RELATED DOCUMENTS 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. USG System Folder SA926—USG Shaft Wall Systems.
1.2 Specify the appropriate USG Shaft Wall System to meet project requirements for fire resistance, structural
SCOPE performance, sound control and aesthetics.
1.3 A. This section includes the following USG Shaft Wall Systems
SUMMARY 1. Vertical shaft enclosures
2. Stair enclosures
3. Horizontal assemblies
4. Vent shaft enclosures
B. Related Sections:
1. Division 9 USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Panels and assemblies
2. Division 9 USG Imperial® Gypsum Base and Veneer Plaster Assemblies
1.4 A. Shaft Wall: An assembly of steel framing, gypsum boards and other materials used to enclose elevator shafts,
DEFINITIONS stairways, air shafts and mechanical components.
B. Gypsum Board Construction Terminology: Refer to ASTM C11 for definition of terms for gypsum board construction
not defined in this document.
1.6 A. Product and System Data—Submit USG System Folder SA926, which can be downloaded at usg.com.
SUBMITTALS B. Submit certification of manufacturer compliance with fire and sound requirements indicated.
C. Fire-rating compliance shall include verification of compatibility with labeled elevator door frame installation and
test verification of call box and similar penetrations.
1.8 A. All materials shall be suitably protected from the weather during installation to prevent damage to the shaft wall.
PROJECT CONDITIONS B. Install gypsum panels following environmental conditions, room temperatures and ventilation specified in The
Gypsum Construction Handbook.
1.9 A. Protect USG Shaft Wall System and components from moisture before, during and after installation. Eliminate
QUALITY ASSURANCE sources of moisture immediately.
B. Fire-Resistance-Rated Assemblies: Provide UL Design Number (e.g., U415) for basic systems.
C.
Sound-Rated Assemblies (STC) —Provide sound-rated system whose materials and construction comply with
requirements of ASTM E90 and are classified according to ASTM E413 by a qualified testing agency.
D. Preinstallation Conference—Conduct conference at project site. Review methods and procedures for work related to
USG Shaft Wall System assemblies.
PART 2: PRODUCTS
2.1 A. Supply materials manufactured by or for the United States Gypsum Company that comply with requirements of fire
MANUFACTURER resistance-rated assemblies indicated in USG System Folder SA926.
B. Basis of Design —USG Shaft Wall System
2.2 A. Gypsum Liner Panels—ASTM C1396, 1" USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Liner Panels, 100% recycled green face and
MATERIALS back paper, beveled edge, 24" wide, lengths as required. Stamped with UL Classification label documenting UL
Classifications for fire resistance, surface burning characteristics and noncombustibility. Panels should also be
identified with the following language: “USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Liner Panel, a Component of United States
Gypsum Company Fire-Rated Systems.”
B. USG Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough® Gypsum Liner Panels—ASTM C1396, 1" USG Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough®
Gypsum Liner Panels, 100% recycled blue face and back paper, beveled edge, 24" wide, lengths as required.
Stamped with UL Classification label documenting UL Classifications for fire resistance, surface burning
characteristics and noncombustibility. Panels should also be identified with the following language: “USG
Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough® Gypsum Liner Panel, a Component of United States Gypsum Company
Fire-Rated Systems.”
C. USG Sheetrock® Brand Glass-Mat Liner Panels—ASTM C1658, 1" USG Sheetrock® Brand Glass-Mat Liner Panels,
moisture- and mold-resistant gypsum core encased in a moisture- and mold-resistant glass mat on both sides,
24" wide, lengths as required. Stamped with UL Classification label documenting UL Classifications for fire
resistance, surface burning characteristics and noncombustibility. Panels should also be identified with the
following language: “USG Sheetrock® Brand Glass-Mat Liner Panel, a Component of United States Gypsum Company
Fire-Rated Systems.”
D. Gypsum Wallboard—ASTM C1396, (1/2") (5/8") (3/4") (select thickness), 4' wide, tapered edge, USG Sheetrock®
Brand Gypsum Panels, (Firecode® X) (Firecode® C) (Ultracode® Core) (Mold Tough® Firecode® X), ASTM C1287
(USG Fiberock® Aqua-Tough™ Interior Panels) (USG Fiberock® Abuse-Resistant Interior Panels) (select core type),
lengths as required. Identified with UL Classification label.
PART 3: EXECUTION
3.1 Examine substrates and abutting assemblies with installer present. Proceed with installation after conditions
EXAMINATION determined to be satisfactory.
3.2 A. Check that system components are available to construct USG Shaft Wall System
PREPARATION • USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Liner Panels
• USG Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough® Gypsum Liner Panels
• USG Sheetrock® Brand Glass-Mat Liner Panels
• USG Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® X, Firecode® C, Ultracode® Core Panels
• USG Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough® Firecode® X, Firecode® C or Ultracode® Core Panels
• USG Durock® Brand Cement Board
• USG Fiberock® Abuse-Resistant Interior Panels
• USG Fiberock® Aqua-Tough™ Interior Panels
• USG Imperial® Gypsum Base, Firecode® X or Firecode® C
• USG steel framing components (C-H studs, J-runner, E-studs, jamb struts)
B. Other fire-resistive elements/materials: Coordinate installation of USG Shaft Wall assembly with sprayed
fire-resistive materials and other fire-resistive elements so both elements remain complete and undamaged.
3.4 A. Gypsum Panel Joints—Finish all face layer joints and internal angles with a USG Sheetrock® Brand interior finishing
ACCESSORY system installed according to manufacturer’s directions.
APPLICATION B. Corner Bead—Reinforce all vertical and horizontal exterior corners with USG Sheetrock® Brand Paper-Faced Metal
Corner Bead.
C. Metal Trim —Where shaft wall terminates against masonry or other dissimilar material, apply USG Sheetrock® Brand
Paper-Faced Metal Corner Bead and Trim over face layer edge.
NOTE
Products described here
may not be available in all
geographic markets. Consult
your USG Company sales
office or representative for
information.
NOTICE
We shall not be liable for
incidental or consequential
damages, directly or indirectly
sustained, nor for any loss
caused by application of these
goods not in accordance with
current printed instruction or for
other than the intended use. Our
liability is expressly limited to
replacement of defective goods.
Any claim shall be deemed
waived unless made in writing
to us within thirty (30) days
from date it was or reasonably
should have been discovered.
SAFETY FIRST!
Follow good safety/industrial
hygiene practices during
installation. Wear appropriate
personal protective equipment.
Read Safety Data Sheets and
literature before specification
and installation.
To place an order or for more information on the USG
Shaft Wall and Area Separation Wall framing components,
contact a licensed USG manufacturer and distributor.
CEMCO
800 775-2362
cemcosteel.com
EB Metals
855 932-6382
ebmetal.us
CUSTOMER SERVICE
800 950-3839
TECHNICAL SERVICE
800 USG.4YOU (874-4968)
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